Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
uses genetic material
moves
responds to stimulus
made of cells
A plant growing towards light is an example of
reproduction
development
response
metabolism
A fire seems to be alive, because it has many of the characteristics of living things. Which does it NOT have?
cells
growth
response
metabolism (needing food/oxygen)
Which characteristic of living things can be observed using a microscope?
living things grow
living things evolve
living things are made of cells
living things use energy (metabolism)
Which characteristic of living things explains why humans sweat when it gets hot?
living things evolve
living things maintain homeostasis (internal balance)
living things reproduce
living things use DNA as genetic material
Which characteristic of life explains why your arms and legs get longer and stronger as you get older?
living things reproduce
living things maintain homeostasis
living things grow and develop
living things respond to stimuli
All of the members of a particular species that live in one area are called a(an)
individual
population
community
ecosystem
Which of the following descriptions about the organization of an ecosystem is correct?
Communities make up species, which make up populations.
Populations make up species, which make up communities.
Species make up communities, which make up populations.
Species make up populations, which make up communities.
Imagine sitting on the beach and wiggling your toes in the sand, smelling the salt in the air, feeling the sun on your face, watching dolphins jumping from the water, and hearing people around you talking. You are observing a(n)